Critical Facilities Technician - Electrical

Critical Operations & System Maintenance

• System Monitoring & Operation:
  Perform tests, rounds and data analysis to ensure optimal functioning of critical operations for the facility, including but not limited to Chilled water systems, electrical distribution systems, building automation systems, and monitoring systems around the plant.
• Building Automation Systems (BMS):
  Monitor and perform operations via site computerized Building Automation Systems (BMS) to verify proper operating parameters, make approved adjustments, manage alarms, perform manual overrides, or switch to backup systems as necessary.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:
  Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs)—including filters, belts, lubrication, and mechanical checkups—using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) / work order software.
• Incident Response & RCA:
  Lead emergency response efforts during power outages, equipment faults, or utility anomalies. Conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Operational Documentation:
  Write, review, and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for critical work.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Enforce safety standards, including Arc Flash safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, NFPA 70E compliance, and local codes.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination:
  Coordinate with outside contractors, vendors, and specialists for specialized repairs, ensuring proper approvals and keeping detailed logs of all work performed.
• Capacity & Load Management:
  Monitor electrical load distribution, system redundancy (N+1, 2N), power usage effectiveness (PUE), and overall capacity planning to prevent system overloads.

• Troubleshoot critical electrical power distribution systems, switch gear, ATS, UPS, Batteries, RPPs, PDUs, and power supplies.
• Make approved adjustments to systems, sequences of operation, and control parameters to maintain proper equipment operation.
• Review and interpret control drawings, mechanical plans, electrical diagrams, sequences of operation, and system schematics.
• Perform preventative maintenance and functional testing of electrical systems.
• Assist with system upgrades, installations, integration projects, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain organized controls documentation, drawings, backups, programming files, and equipment records.

• Power Infrastructure Systems:
  Deep knowledge of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) topologies (static, rotary), static transfer switches (STS), switch gear, transformers, and emergency diesel generators.
• Schematics & Single-Line Reading:
  Exceptional ability to interpret single-line diagrams (SLDs), electrical control schematics, and wiring diagrams instantly during emergencies.
• EPMS / SCADA / BMS:
  Proficiency using Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS) to track metrics, trends, and alarms in real time.
• Electrical Safety & Code:
  Mastery of NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace), NEC (National Electrical Code), and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures to ensure zero safety incidents.

• MOP/SOP Execution:
  Strict adherence to strict change-management workflows. A strong candidate never touches critical gear without an approved Method of Procedure (MOP).
• Capacity Planning:
  Understanding electrical phase balancing, power factor correction, and load management across redundant circuits (N+1, 2N).
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
  Structured troubleshooting skills to determine why a fault occurred (using 5 Whys,…